Given that I don't see why drop goals merit an exemption anyway, I naturally agree with an interpretation giving the option in this case.
Exactly what I want :clap:if the option of a scrum is given for a failed kick at goal (assuming the ball went dead), this would probably result in less attempts at goal from mid field.
I would gather that the scrum option does not apply for attempted field goal ...
Outrageous importation of Gridiron terminology into a superior concept! let's have no more of that, please, because I really don't want to have to consider what number a running back or a linebacker ought to wear. Of course, we could always follow our transatlantic cousins and put him in Number 47
I sense a sticky wicket for Dixie.
Here's the wiki reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_goal_(rugby)
Perhaps less a sticky wicket and more a muddy mound? Or a plastic plate?The Wikipedia article records an American usage, probably taken from US football.
That's like saying that a Quebecois colloquialism is grammatically pure French!I'm sure I've heard some of our Antipodean brethren using the referemnce as well.